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October Events
October 3 - Frog Hill Half Marathon - Run the Leapfrog 5k Friday night (October 3) and earn extra medals! Then, tackle the Half Marathon or 10k Saturday morning (October 4) featuring scenic views along the Roubidoux River and a challenge up "Superior Hill." Waynesville Roubidoux Park. Registration Required.
October 4 - 4th Annual Fall Fest - Fun for all ages with live music, fireworks, food trucks, vendors, beer garden (21+), photo ops, and more! Don’t miss this fall celebration! Free entry – fees for balloon and pony rides. Waynesville Roubidoux Park.
October 4 - The Nasty Pulaski Gravel Grind - Tackle the Full Nasty with 4,400+ ft of elevation, or try the Half Nasty or Mini Nasty for a fun challenge. Plus, the Family Friendly 14-miler is perfect for beginners! Waynesville Roubidoux Park.
October 4 - The Haunted River Float - Experience a spooky hayride, river float with monsters, a haunted trail, forest, cemetery, and a 26-room haunted house. Add Zombie Paintball, escape rooms, and axe throwing for extra thrills. Other select days throughout October, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, and 31. Ruby’s Landing. Ticket Required.
October 11 - Humboldt 1854 Oktoberfest - Enjoy live tunes from Kricket Alley, food and drinks on 10th Street, and a full bar with Oktoberfest beers and spirits. Plus, try your luck with gambling machines inside! Admission Fee. Crocker, MO.
October 25 - 20th Annual Pumpkin Fest - Celebrate 20 years of this beloved tradition with free giveaways, games, lively music, and a puppy & dog parade. It’s a perfect day of community spirit, laughter, and joy for all ages! Free Event. Waynesville Roubidoux Park.
Community Events, Musuems & Reoccurring Events
October 3 - Community Pride Night- Join the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce and the Waynesville R-VI community to cheer on our Waynesville Tigers! Enjoy FREE hotdogs, soda, and treats from local businesses! Let’s show our Tiger pride together! Waynesville High School. Free Event.
October 5 - Boo-zy Book Fair at Piney River Taproom - Enjoy a selection of cozy and spooky books, including the popular Blind Date with a Book. Sip craft beer, mingle with fellow book lovers, and enjoy the autumn atmosphere on the Waynesville Downtown Square. Piney River Taproom Brewery. Waynesville, MO.
The Muesums on Ft. Leonard Wood are temporarily closed. Year Round: Mahaffey Museum Complex Mon thru Fri 8 am - 4 pm & Sat 9 am - 3 pm - Mahaffey Museum Complex houses the rich history and contributions of the Military Police, Army Engineers, and Chemical Warfare Units. This complex is adjacent to the WWII Army Complex Museum which replicates Fort Leonard Wood as it was during the 1940’s and the Memorial Grove area. 14296 South Dakota Avenue, Building 1607 on Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473 Closed on Federal Holidays Museums are free, but Post Access to FLW is required.
Every Saturday April - October: Old Stagecoach Stop Museum 10 am - 4 pm - The oldest publicly accessible building in Pulaski County built by W.W. McDonald in the mid 1850's and contains 10 rooms of history that have been restored to a different significant time periods in the building's past. 106 N. Lynn Street in Waynesville, MO 65583 Busses, groups, and other visitors are also welcome by appointment. Entrance is free but donations are appreciated.
Every Saturday May thru October: 1903 Route 66 Courthouse Museum 11 am - 4 pm The original courthouse for Pulaski County and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. Displays focus on the Trail of Tears, the Civil War, WWI, WWII, local history, and collections of quilts, farm equipment, and antiques. 303 Historic Route 66 in Waynesville, MO 65583 Buses, groups, and other visitors are also welcome by appointment. Entrance is free but donations are appreciated.
Every Saturday: *Pulaski County Farmers Market 8 am - 12 pm - This weekly, year round market features fresh produce, baked goods, live plants, crafts, pet items, kid vendors and other home-made goods. Local authors, special vendors & food trucks vary by season. Farmers Market Pavilion, near the Roubidoux Spring Campground in Waynesville, MO 65583 *Vendors and product availability dependent on weather and other factors.
October 18th & Every Third Saturday: Free 5K Donut Run - A free monthly 5K run beginning at 8 am with coffee and donuts after the run. At Roubidoux Park in Waynesville, MO 65583. Check Healthy Futures Pulaski County Facebook page for Donut Run locations and time changes. Free Event
Check out the Pulaski County event calendar for some additional happenings like: Connecting Threads Classes, community meetings, children’s events, night life fun and more!
New events are added weekly!
Upcoming Events to Look Forward to!
November 1 Route 66 Card Show
November 11 Veterans’ Day Ceremony and Parade
November 27 The Galloping Gobler 15th Annual
December 4 Light up Pulaski County
December 12 Journey to Bethlehem
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